Material Planner

Cummins Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a Material Planner to join the Supply Chain Planning team. The role focuses on balancing materials availability with production demand, ensuring timely supply and minimizing shortages.

You will maintain supplier schedules, manage PFEP and MRP inputs, collaborate with demand and supply planning, and optimize inventory while mitigating risks and handling exceptions to support reliable operations.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with MRP systems.
• Ability to balance supply, demand and inventory while minimizing shortages.

Responsibilities

• Material planning and availability to balance production and demand.
• Maintain accurate supplier schedules and adjust orders as needed.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks to protect production plans.
• Collaborate across demand planning, supply planning and operations to respond to changes.
• Support inventory positioning and replenishment strategies to balance availability and cost.
• Analyze planning system data and trends to drive improvements.

Skills

MRP

Excel

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

College degree

Tools

MRP systems

PFEP

Job description

We are looking for a talented Material Planner to join our Supply Chain Planning team at our Cummins Facility in Troy, MI.

In This Role, You Will Make an Impact in the Following Ways:

• Material Planning & Availability: Ensure the right materials are available at the right time by balancing supply with production and operational demand, minimizing shortages and disruptions.
• Supplier Schedule Management: Maintain accurate supplier schedules and proactively adjust orders to align with changing business requirements and inventory strategies.
• Supply Risk Mitigation: Identify potential supply constraints early, assess risks to production plans, and coordinate solutions to protect business continuity.
• Supplier Performance Excellence: Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, drive accountability, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with demand planning, supply planning, operations, and suppliers to respond effectively to changing volume and product mix requirements.
• Inventory Optimization: Support inventory positioning and replenishment strategies that balance material availability with inventory efficiency and cost objectives.
• Exception Management & Problem Solving: Analyze planning system exceptions, evaluate supplier capabilities, and implement adjustments that support both operational needs and supplier capacity.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Interpret key performance indicators, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and provide insights that strengthen supply chain performance and planning accuracy.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong materials planning and inventory management expertise , with the ability to leverage MRP systems and planning tools to balance supply, demand, and inventory levels.
• Analytical problem-solving skills to interpret KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and make data-driven decisions that improve supply chain performance.
• Experience managing engineering and part changes , including new part introductions, supersessions, and obsolescence activities while minimizing excess inventory.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to build strong partnerships across suppliers, operations, planning, and other cross-functional teams.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and process optimization to deliver operational excellence.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Minimal to intermediate level of experience required.

• Ability to successfully manage responsibilities across multiple sites while thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Knowledge of Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology to ensure the right part is delivered at the right time, in the right quantity, and to the right location.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and leverage different perspectives, cultures, and experiences to drive collaboration and innovation.

Job

Supply Chain Planning

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2439452

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No

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